Gloria A. Farkas, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
Survived by her children, John (Michele) Farkas Sr. and Jackie (Jeff) Krebs; her grandchildren, John Farkas Jr., Jim (Theresa) Farkas, Joe (Alyssa) Farkas, Julie (Joe) Blume, Emma Krebs, Donald Krebs and David Krebs; her great-grandchildren, Madison Farkas, Mackenzie Farkas, Chase Farkas, Jack Farkas, Charlee Farkas and Baylee Farkas; her step great-granddaughter, Isella Estes; her daughter-in-law, Gloria Farkas and her sister-in-law, Laurie Farkas. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband, John D. Farkas (1989), her son, Gerald R. Farkas (2018); her parents Michael (Anna) Papesh and her brother, Michael L. "Mickey" Papesh.
Gloria was a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL. She met her true love John and were married February 12, 1950. They raised three children together, after her children grew up, she became a realtor and enjoyed working with her clients. Gloria loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gloria enjoyed life and lived every day to the fullest.
Private family services will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet IL. Interment will be held at Saint Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials made in her name to the Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Road Shorewood, IL or the Alzheimer's Association will be appreciated.
For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com